Advance (pronounced ad-vance) is an

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and

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(CDP) in Davie County,

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, United States. It is 75 miles northeast of Charlotte. The population was 1,499 at the 2020 census. It is located along

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, south of Bermuda Run. Advance is part of the

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region of North Carolina.

Geography

Advance is located in eastern Davie County. The

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forms the eastern edge of the CDP and forms the western border of Davidson County. According to the

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, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.95%, is water. Neighboring communities and municipalities include Bermuda Run, to the north, and Mocksville, the Davie County seat, to the west. The largest neighboring city is

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Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,499 people, 469 households, and 320 families residing in the CDP.

Etymology

Various accounts exist for the origin of the town's name. Some suggest the name was derived from the name of a popular resident and freed slave, Samuel Vance Allen. Other accounts suggest the community was named by residents who hoped that with the addition of a post office, the community would advance.

Encompassing communities

While Advance remains unincorporated, it is recognized by the

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under ZIP Code 27006. The common area of Advance includes several smaller unincorporated communities that are not recognized by the Postal Service: *Bixby *Cornatzer *Farmington (south of Spillman Road) *Fork Church *Fulton *Hillsdale *Redland *Shady Grove *Smith Grove

Education

Public schools in Advance are operated by

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. Schools within advance are: * Shady Grove Elementary School * William Ellis Middle School Macedonia Moravian Preschool is a local private school.

Landmarks

One significant landmark in the Advance area is the Vestal Potts Gymnasium. The basketball gymnasium is named after legendary coach Vestal Potts who coached Shady Grove's basketball teams to numerous championships. Fulton United Methodist Church and John Edward Belle Shutt House and Outbuildings are listed on the

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Notable people

Ted Budd Theodore Paul Budd (born October 21, 1971) is an American businessman and politician serving as the Seniority in the United States Senate, junior United States Senate, United States senator for North Carolina since 2023. A member of the Republica ...

, United States

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; former U.S.

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* Virginia Newell, politician, educator and author, born in Advance

References

External links

Advance Fire Department

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